Project Manager

About Us

The Public Safety and Security Division is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various partners and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

The Public Safety & Security Division is comprised of the following units:  

- Policing Strategies and Governance
- Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing 
- Safety and Security Investigations Unit
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Public Safety Audit Function
- Police Modernization

To For more information on the Department of Justice - Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety
 

About Our Opportunity

The Project Manager will work as part of a team within the Policing Strategies and Governance Unit of the Public Safety and Security Division. As the Project Manager, you are responsible for managing the design, and implementation of significant projects across the Department of Justice. Under the direction of the Manager, Policing Strategy and Governance, the Project Manager defines and manages projects that assist the Department of Justice in delivering its vision, mission, and mandate.

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects within scope, timelines, and budget, with ongoing monitoring and reporting. The Project Manager works with key partners to develop and deliver projects and initiatives which involve significant change management and communications, with guidance from senior colleagues.

The Project Manager will lead a small team working on policing programs and initiatives, and may supervise additional part-time staff such as student placements.

You will provide direction and/or development of projects and associated plans. Activities may include scope development, business and policy analysis, change management and communications, and resource management.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provides recommendations to Divisional and Departmental Senior Leadership for the development of successful projects.
• Manages the completion of work products, allocating and utilizing resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a collaborative, motivated and successful approach.
• Focuses on the oversight and management of simultaneous projects. 
• Assesses programs and policies and develops specific projects to enhance public safety.
• Prepares written material, including briefing notes, submissions to Executive Council Office, correspondence, discussion papers, and proposals.
• Identifies, analyzes, and responds to emergent issues on behalf of the Division in a manner that is consistent with Divisional and Departmental practices.
  

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and several years of related experience in project management and/or program administration. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of factors that influence public safety issues, an ability to assess complex information, and provide objective findings and recommendations related to new and existing programs.

The ideal candidate will have an ability to problem-solve while making decisions in consultation with senior leaders. Sound judgement and application of common sense, the proven ability to offer innovative solutions to sensitive problems, is required. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. An understanding of budgeting is essential to the successful delivery of this work.

You will leverage your strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work effectively with internal and external justice stakeholders and other project managers, as well as with management, supervisory, and technical staff. You are also result-oriented, capable of prioritizing and delegating high volumes of work under tight timelines. In addition, you exercise sound judgement in a continuously evolving and dynamic work environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines, administration experience with legislation and policies, and excellent verbal and written skills, and attention to detail in terms of reading and disseminating information.

You have a demonstrated ability to provide guidance, training, and support to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives. You also have strong problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture.

Competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Team Leadership, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting and may involve sitting for long periods of time.

Travel throughout the province may be required. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week. 

Additional Information

This is a permanent employment opportunity.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless Career Paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus